Powerpoint presentation about Build-Out Lines that Jack Deplitch commissioned for referee training in Virginia. I think it is pretty helpful, and since those mandatory US Soccer changes (U9-10 only) are going into effect this season for the first time, it may be worth bringing it to your referee’s attention.
Regarding build-out lines, a few points are worth emphasizing: First, the concept is highly controversial, and several clubs are asking their GKs to ignore it, meaning that they will be playing the ball before the attacking team retreats. This is not a problem, and even though the attacking team may end up stealing the ball away, the game should not be stopped merely because the GK played the ball before the attacking team retreated. The GK is entitled to wait for the attacking team to retreat, but it is not mandatory.

Nisoa Referee Code of Ethics

THAT I: 1. Shall always maintain the utmost respect for the game of soccer; 2. Will conduct myself professionally and maintain the dignity of my position; 3. Always honor a contractual obligation; 4. endeavor to attend local chapter meetings and clinics to be more knowledgeable of the rules and how they shall be interpreted; 5. will always carry my share of the load and strive to achieve maximum teamwork with my fellow officials; 6. shall be loyal to my member officials and never knowingly permit or promote criticism of them; 7. shall be in good physical condition and be in the right position at the right time; 8. will control the players effectively by being courteous and considerate without sacrificing firmness; 9. shall do my utmost to assist my fellow official to better themselves; 10. shall not make statements about any game except to clarify a rule interpretation; 11. shall live up to the credo of the ideal official: â€œWho notices everything, but seldom notices selfâ€; 12. consider it a privilege to be a member of NISOA and will uphold it at all times; 13. shall not solicit or assign college soccer games without authorization of my local chapter, national association or a college conference; 14. shall not embarrass or discredit my fellow officials, local chapter or national association; 15. as a NISOA member and an appointed games assignor, I shall service all intercollegiate educational institutions with only NISOA qualified, NISOA certified and NISOA registered members. Adopted July 1999.